r/DevonUK

I'm taking my dad out on Friday for a belated Fathers Day breakfast.

We live in Brixham but happy to travel for 45 mins to go somewhere good.

We like a quality fry up, decent sausages etc and child friendly as I'll have my 2 year old.

We used to frequent Occombe Farm regularly for example.

Would really appreciate some recommendations!

Hi everyone,
I’m considering moving to Dartmouth/Totnes/Kingsbridge area due to a job.
I’m 30F (East Asian)

I was wondering what the community is like. Are people generally friendly? Is racism much of an issue? From what I’ve seen, it doesn’t seem like there’s an East Asian community there. That’s not necessarily a problem, but I also don’t want to feel isolated.

I love going on walks, photography/videography, exploring towns and cafes, yoga, meditation, art classes.
It feels like I’d really enjoy the slower pace of life in the South West.
For work, I’ll need to commute to London around once or twice a month, staying for about seven days each trip.
I’d really appreciate any insight into what life is like in the area. Thanks in advance!

i moved from london to south devon in july (almost 1 year ago now) and i still don’t feel like i belong here. you’ll probably say “so get the F out” but i am not here to fight. i moved with my bf to his parents’ house to help them because his dad has dementia now and stuff. don’t get me wrong. devon is beautiful af and has one of the most jaw dropping nature i’ve ever seen. the problem is that i don’t care about that :( i am more of a city boy and i like more fun stuff. i wish i liked the simpler things more, tho.

i am a mall guy, i like indoor activities and stuff, like escape rooms, bowling and etc. i think i did all the escape rooms around me already (not literally around, so we still have to drive a good amount because we live in a tiny town called South Brent, between Ivybridge and Totnes). i enjoy things at home too, tho, like playing cards, board games, using our pizza oven and etc. i know there is all of this in devon, but it’s obviously scarce and they’re usually far from where we are, unfortunately.

i’m just not used to this life yet and i hope you understand that there’s nothing wrong with that, people have different preferences. i just wanna be a little happier again.

i just feel sad all the time because i have basically no friends here and i feel really depressed and demotivated. i love biking but the town here is full of hills, so not even that i can do. also i get red in 5 minutes if i go to the sun, so i usually don’t go out while it’s out, which means if it was flat i would only be able to bike after 8pm during this time of the year anyway.

is there anyway here that has similar interests to me and would like to maybe talk to see if we get along and maybe do a escape room together, or play bowling, or play games or anything else that’s nice that we didn’t try yet?

i love clubs and partying, but i don’t do it anymore since i’m in a relationship and he’s kind of an introvert guy that’s not really into these ambients. i LOVE karaokes too (i sing horribly tho, i just like for fun, not because i think i sing well)

ah, and i like chocolate. a lot (probably the biggest chocoholic you’ll ever meet). i’m an apple fan, but i like technology in general, and i love riddles/challenges.

don’t know if it matters but if it does: i’m white, slim, 1.78m (5ft10). i’m happy to talk on instagram, iMessage, or whatever

Hello everyone. My hayfever has been terrible this year, no OTC meds are working. Does anyone know a clinic in or around Devon to get a hayfever injection?

Let's talk about Ilfracombe if you will indulge. Property & quality of life.

Go on any property website and there are LOTS of very fine properties done out really well, classy like. Properties that would be £2m+ in London are £450k...... But not sure they sell, as I see the same ones months after looking.

What's happening there? People with money moving to the coast, finding it's not for them and trying to get away again? But not being able to sell, so stuck?

How is Ilfracombe to live in? Schools?

It's GCSE time next year for one of my kids, and other is 2nd year of A-levels. Would it be a shock to move to Ilfracombe education? At that stage of education, it would be a shock moving anywhere probably.

What about options after A-levels? Any University or similar?

EDIT: I hear u all about deprivation, drugs and crime

For context, I live on London borders, in Kent. Some call it South London. My car got keyed outside my home this week and house opposite had someone in their garden this week trying to nick building materials.

Hi everyone!

I'm Sam, 21 and from South Devon. I've been feeling a bit lonely lately and thought I'd try making some new friends and meet people who are also looking for genuine connections.

I enjoy going on walks, exploring new places, painting, getting creative, taking photos, trying new things, and I'm interested in history and learning about the past. I also enjoy cosy days, little hobbies, and having nice chats about anything and everything.

Happy to chat online first and see how things go, and if we get along, I might be open to meeting up eventually.

I'm easygoing, caring, and a good listener. Always happy to chat, share laughs, and get to know new people 😊

Calling all detectorists!

Lost a palladium (silver colour) plain wedding band whilst at Putsborough Beach on Thursday 25 June.

Three main places it could be -

1. In the grass where we parked - whilst faffing with bags and stuff in the heat. Probably a 10-15m radius of this rough location. https://w3w.co/myself.firework.fled

2. In the grass where we briefly parked for loos on way out. Ditto above radius. https://w3w.co/brownish.limits.luckier

3. On (under) the sand where we were sat on the beach - Not a tidal spot, but if it's here only a metal detector will find it now. https://w3w.co/gravitate.galloped.snows

4. (Pushing our luck) Potentially on the sloped path down to the beach. We didn't use the steps.

Enormous thanks to anyone who even thinks about helping!